Jeanette Winterson
Art Objects: Essays on Ecstasy and Effrontery
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099590019
- author:
- Jeanette Winterson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 1.4 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Art Objects: Essays on Ecstasy and Effrontery by Jeanette Winterson explores art as an active force in the world, bringing it to those who seek it and affecting all who encounter it. This collection of interlocking essays presents Winterson's passionate vision of art, delving into topics such as Modernism, autobiography, style, painting, and the future of fiction. Winterson shares her personal perspective on art, offering provocative and intimate insights into her relationship with her work and the books that inspire her. Two essays focus on Virginia Woolf, while others delve into Winterson's own creative process and artistic vision. With its unique blend of critical analysis and personal reflection, Art Objects offers a compelling exploration of the role of art in our lives.